Is astral projection real?

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There is no solid evidence that astral projection is real because there is no way to scientifically determine whether a person’s soul separates from or returns to her body. According to Livescience, the most likely explanation for astral projection is that the person is imagining it or dreaming.

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Although there is no scientific evidence supporting the reality of astral projection, somewhere between 8 and 20 percent of individuals who participated in a survey claimed to have had an out-of-body experience. Most of these individuals experienced the sensation of leaving their body during sleep or hypnosis, but others said they had done so during periods of relaxation.